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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,280 and 12,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,280 and 12,527 is: 18,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280 : 12,527 = 12,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280/12,527 = 12,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280x = 12,527 × 12,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280x = 156,925,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,925,729/8,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.38

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